A WOMAN, 43, has been knifed to death while a 17-year-old girl fights for her life after a horror triple stabbing.
Greater Manchester Police found three people with stab wounds on Barnard Road in the Gorton area near Longsight at around 11.20pm last night.
MEN MediaA woman in her 40s has died as two others fight for their lives after a horror triple stabbing, as cops arrest a man for murder[/caption]
MEN MediaA police cordon is in place this morning[/caption]
They arrived at the scene after several frantic calls from members of the public.
A woman, 43, was sadly pronounced dead, while a 17-year-old girl and 64-year-old man were taken to hospital.
They remain there this morning with injuries believed to be life-threatening after suffering serious stab wounds.
Cops have arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
He remains in custody while investigations continue.
The force believes the suspect is known to the victims and this is being treated as an “isolated incident”.
A forensic tent has been set up and a heavy police presence remains in the area this morning.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “At around 11:20pm last night (Sunday August 18, 2024), we were made aware that three people that had been stabbed on Barnard Road in the Gorton area near Longsight after numerous calls from members of the public.
“On arrival, officers including specialist firearms units alongside colleagues from the North West ambulance service found that three people, a 17-year-old girl, a 43-year-old woman and 64-year-old man had all suffered serious stab wounds.
“Sadly, the woman in her 40s sadly passed away from her injuries at the scene. The two others remain in hospital for treatment to injuries believed to be life-threatening at this time.
“A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has been taken into custody ahead of being interviewed by detectives.
“A scene remains in place whilst our detectives continue their enquiries.
“They are speaking to witnesses to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident, but early indication suggests the suspect was known to the victims and is being treated as an isolated incident.”
MEN MediaCops have arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of murder[/caption]
MEN MediaThe force understand the man arrested was known to the victims[/caption]
MEN MediaA 17-year-old girl and 64-year-old man remain in hospital with life-threatening injuries[/caption] Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
